Yoga anatomy /

Kaminoff, Leslie, 1958-

Yoga anatomy / Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Matthews ; illustrated by Sharon Ellis and Lydia Mann - Third edition - Champaign : Human Kinetics, Inc., [2022] - xii, 329 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

1. Anatomy as a story -- 2. Skeletal system -- 3. Muscular system -- 4. Nervous system -- 5. Yoga and the spine -- 6. Dynamics of breathing -- 7. Inside the asana -- 8. Standing poses -- 9. Sitting poses -- 10. Kneeling poses -- 11. Supine poses -- 12. Prone poses -- 13. Arm support poses

"The book details the key anatomical systems involved in the practice of yoga, including the skeletal system, muscular system, respiratory system, and nervous system. Anatomical detail and explanation are blended with yogic breathing and mindfulness to create a complete yoga practice. Chapters detail standing, sitting, kneeling, supine, prone, and arm supported poses, or asana, with extensive anatomical illustrations and pose outlines. Cueing callouts connect movement to breath and highlight key aspects of practice"--

9781492596479 (paperback) 9781718215160 (spiral)

SBF2023


Hatha yoga
Human anatomy

QT260.5.Y7 / K15y 2022

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